Teen crim causes $51k in damage during ramraiding spree
A magistrate has avoided a “crushing” sentence on a recidivist teen criminal after his Christmas Eve crime spree because she believed there was still “hope” for him. See what he did.
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Katters to back ‘controversial’ Senator’s new party
Katter’s Australian Party has struck a deal to create an “alignment” with a controversial senator who has launched his own political party. See their plan.
‘Be a part of the community’: Couple snatch up prime Riverstone spot
A young couple have gotten in early and secured a spot at the Riverstone Estate, one of the newest and most promising developments in Townsville.
Man jailed for killing young girl during ‘criminal driving rampage’
A man who hit a 13-year-old girl with his ute told police ‘I knew I hit someone, I didn’t know that I had killed them’ after he handed himself in. Read what happened here.
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What the US tariffs would mean for NQ beef producers
Hands up if you thought Donald Trump’s 10pc Liberation Day tariff on Australian beef exports to the US was going to hurt North Queensland beef producers? John Andersen explains what it means for our graziers in Talk of the North.
Sister stabber throws table at kid
A man’s “atrocious” attack on his family resulted in him throwing a table at a five-year-old boy and spitting on officers while being arrested.
Serial pest jailed for $18k+ damage to shops
A man now has to pay off almost $20,000 in damages after throwing a rock through a Townsville shopping centre door.
‘Mummy, he’s got a gun in your car’: Man jailed for horror carjacking
A man who cut his ankle monitor off five days after getting out of jail stole a family’s car with the kids still inside, causing a three-hour man hunt involving the police chopper.
Police probe house fire as crime scene established
Police are investigating a fire on Riverway Drive after a single-storey home was fully engulfed in flames.
WATCH: Wild scenes as young crims lay waste to popular shop
A Townsville skate store has been targeted by ram raiders once again, less than five months after the business was attacked twice in one week.
Where is the love: Are ‘grassroots campaigns leaving NQ behind?
With just three weeks to go before the Federal Election, key big ticket items for the future of Townsville have failed to secure financial backing from the candidates in NQ and major party leaders have been noticeably absent from the region.
‘Bit of a surprise’: Business confidence surges in Townsville
Townsville’s business community continues to grow in confidence according to a new survey, maintaining the region’s year long streak in optimism. Find out more.
Cowboys spread Easter cheer to struggling families
With Easter right around the corner, many families will be spending the holiday at Townsville University Hospital. But the North Queensland Cowboys were determined to make the stay a little bit better.
Man charged over alleged violent robbery
A man who is accused of assaulting two men in their 60s and robbing them in South Townsville has been taken into custody.
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